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Understanding Jupiter product codes

All Jupiter instruments work on a simple coding system

3 Letters, 3 numbers then a suffix.

1st letter of code:

J = Jupiter

2nd letter of code:

TR = Trumpet
CR = Cornet
FH = Flugel Horn
HR = French Horn
SL = Trombone (slide)
VL = Valve Trombone
AL = Alto Horn in the UK called Tenor Horn
BR = Baritone Horn
EP = Euphonium
CB = Concert Bass (Tuba)
PC = Piccolo
FL = Flute
AF = Alto Flute
BF = Bass Flute
PS = Soprano Saxophone (Piccolo Saxophone)
AS = Alto Saxophone
TS = Tenor Saxophone
BS = Baritone Saxophone
CL = Clarinet

Numbering system:

The numbering system in general terms the higher the number the more advanced the instrument eg: JAS-567GL is the basic student Alto Saxophone, JAS-767GL is the higher specification instrument.

Suffix:

L = Lacquer
S = Silver plate
N = Nickel plate
GL = Gold Lacquer
BL = Black
RL = Rose Brass bell – Lacquer
E = Split E – only Flute codes